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Manatus Hotel at Tortuguero has all the characteristics to make you want to digital detox for a few days. This small sanctuary offers a rainforest experience where you won’t find cars as the highways are jungle laden waterways and the sounds are the orchestra of animal noises that inhabit this magnificent paradise. Tortuguero in Costa...

How special is a family or a friends getaway to a tropical paradise where you can create new memories having lots of fun on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world!! Santa Teresa on the Nicoya Peninsula is where and Pranamar Villas has the perfect place for you to stay by the beach...

Let’s be honest here. For nature lovers alike, the opportunity to see Humpback whales up close is an amazing experience and they have arrived!! Their sheer size and gracefulness as they move through the warm, protected waters along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is a sight to see. Whale Watching in Costa Rica...

Nestled into a coffee plantation covered mountainside, La Toscana D’Atenas, offers the best of both worlds. A spectacular villa that is just a short drive to the bustling city of San José and the countries main cultural and commercial center but far enough away to enjoy breathtaking views over the Central Valley, this is a...

Nestled up in the highlands overlooking the Gulf of Nicoya on the Pacific Coast, you will find a verdant gem in the form of a quaint, alternative living town in what is best known as Monteverde. Here, you can fly through the forest canopy on a zip lining tour in the Cloud Rainforest and El...

A melting pot of cultures in the laid back town of Puerto Viejo, where the jungle meets the sea and the tree branches dance with the waves like whimsical lovers. The upscale, Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel sways to the beat of this world-renowned corner of Costa Rica where the focus is on serenity and nature....

Do you usually need a vacation from your vacation when you get home? Maybe it’s time for a holiday where you really relax. Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica is just the place. Article by Shannon Farley There’s a tendency sometimes when we go on vacation to pack in so much activity that when...

Indulge your love of surfing in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica with a vacation at Pranamar Oceanfront Villas and Yoga Retreat. Article by Shannon Farley Even though there wasn’t much gold to be found, Columbus was on to something when he named Costa Rica the “rich coast.” With more than 700 miles of beautiful beaches on...

In southern Costa Rica, one of the best places to see wild dolphins and migrating humpback whales is the gulf of Golfo Dulce, on a Golfo Dulce Dolphin Tour with Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. Article by Shannon Farley The gulf of Golfo Dulce in southern Costa Rica is one of the best places to see...

Only appearing at low tide, the huge tidepool in Santa Teresa is a favorite spot for swimming and snorkeling. Besides surfing and yoga, it is one of the favorite things to do in Santa Teresa. Article by Shannon Farley One of my favorite things to do in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, when I visit Pranamar...

Electric bikes are a great way to explore international destinations. This is especially true when you aren’t comfortable with driving a car around high traffic areas in a place that you are unfamiliar with or if there is a lot of terrain that you want to cover in a short amount of time. When visiting...

In honor of World Water Day on March 22, Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge shares how it sustainably cares for its water resources and encourages everyone to do the same. Article by Shannon Farley Playa Nicesa Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica is passionate about conservation and being in harmony with the natural environment. In honor of...

Planning to visit Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in Costa Rica? Find out what it’s like at the best place to stay at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano – Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. Article by Shannon Farley When making hotel reservations, most people want to know what the hotel is like before they make their final...

Learn how balancing the water element in your yoga practice teaches your body to flow and can greatly enhance your emotions, creativity, intuition, passion and pleasure. Article by Shannon Farley Without water, there wouldn’t be any you, me, my cute cat sitting next to me, or the tall green trees out my window. Water is...

Beautifully and uniquely designed, cabins and guest rooms at Nicuesa Lodge will impress you beyond words. Discover the magic of staying in the jungle at Nicuesa Lodge. Article by Shannon Farley When booking a hotel, most people want to know what the rooms are like before they make their reservation. At Nicuesa Lodge, comfortable and...

Planning a vacation with friends to Costa Rica? Find out where to go and what to do for the best time on your getaway. Article by Shannon Farley Traveling with friends gives you the occasion to share amazing adventures, lasting memories, and great stories. Costa Rica is a popular place for vacations with friends, especially...

For Valentine’s Day, your honeymoon or a romantic holiday, Costa Rica offers the ultimate in romance. Combine beach and rainforest for your romantic holiday at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. Article by Shannon Farley When you want a little “just you and me” time with your love, treat yourself to a romantic holiday in beautiful Costa...

Article by Shannon Farley It’s hot out there! Costa Rica summer is in full swing and under the sizzling sun in Guanacaste, a great way to cool off is on a water adventure at Hacienda Guachipelin. From river tubing to waterfall rappelling and swimming in refreshing waterfall pools, Hacienda Guachipelin has plenty of fun water...

Article by Shannon Farley From improving your well-being, boosting your energy, getting an extra workout for your muscles, and enjoying blissful peace, doing yoga on the beach is really good for you. Studies show that being by the ocean has multiple positive effects on your health and well-being. It’s not a coincidence that doctors for...

This is where you need to go when you need a New Year holiday to restart life relaxed and refreshed – Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge on a remote tropical beach in southern Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley Wouldn’t it be nice if life could have a restart button? Like when you get overwhelmed by...

Don’t waste precious vacation days doing the same old kinds of things in boring places. Make your time off in 2019 really memorable with a Costa Rica adventure vacation. Article by Shannon Farley Precious vacation days shouldn’t be wasted on ho-hum places and doing the same old kinds of things. Instead, make 2019 the year...

It’s Costa Rican summer again! Pranamar Villas in Santa Teresa celebrates the season with beachfront dining and a new restaurant concept. Article by Shannon Farley Costa Rican summer has come again to the popular beach town of Santa Teresa and the best place for summer sunsets is at the beachfront Tiki Bar at Pranamar Oceanfront...